Jackie attended West Texas A&M University in Canyon, where she graduated with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting.

Jackie strongly believes in volunteerism. She has served our community as a Loaned Executive for the United Way, and on the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition, she volunteers with the Girl Scouts, Snack Pak for Kids, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the High Plains Food Bank.

When Jackie isn't telling stories and delivering the news, she loves to play with her dog, Miles, cultivate her love/hate relationship with running, find Stanley Marsh 3 signs, and write--mostly about food.